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Nov 18 2015

USMLE 3 attempt rule

Licensing Committee is discussing whether to maintain the USMLE 3 attempt rule during the November 2015 Board meeting. Read More…
Nov 13 2015

Applicants sought for PA, NP Medical Board seats

The independent body that nominates candidates for the Medical Board to the Governor’s Office is seeking applicants for… Read More…
Nov 13 2015

Readers Survey Results

Thanks to all Forum readers who took the time to complete our recent content survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!… Read More…
Nov 13 2015

May-July 2015 Quarterly Board Actions Report

 Categories:  Board Actions Report The Board actions listed below are published in an abbreviated format. The report does not include non-prejudicial actions… Read More…
Nov 13 2015

New law mandates controlled substances CME for physicians and other prescribers

The NC budget appropriations act signed into law in September includes a new requirement for licensed physicians and… Read More…
Nov 13 2015

Responding to “trivial” complaints: Frustrating but necessary

 Categories:  From the Office of the Medical Director Article summary: • NCMB staff handle about 25 percent of patient complaints per year without the need for a written… Read More…
Nov 13 2015

See what the public sees

Have you ever looked yourself up on NCMB’s website? It can be illuminating to see what visitors to your page find when… Read More…
Nov 13 2015

NCMB’s Licensee Information page and Board Certification

Article summary: • NCMB’s position on Board Certification has evolved over time • Boards not affiliated with ABMS,… Read More…
Nov 13 2015

New compliance program encourages complete online licensee profiles

North Carolina law requires licensed physicians and physician assistants (PAs) to report certain information, such as… Read More…
Nov 13 2015

NCMB opioid position statement to be adopted statewide by July 2016

 Categories:  Position Statements A provision of the 2015 state appropriations act, which the Governor signed into law in September, will make NCMB’s… Read More…